Samsung N230 User Manual page 81

Battery
Multimedia mode is only supported in Windows Vista.
Using the Easy Battery Manager power options
To use the Easy Battery Manager power options after
reinstalling Windows, you have to install the Easy Battery
Manager manually using the system software media.
Since power options in Easy Battery Manager aim at
maximizing the battery usage time, programs requiring high
performance may slow down when using the battery.
In this case, it is recommended connecting the AC adapter or
selecting Power Saver.
► For Windows XP
Click Start > All Programs > Samsung > Samsung Battery
Manager > Samsung Battery Manager.
Select Power
Mode
Power-saving
Effect
This mode is appropriate for the environment
Maximum
that requires maximum battery lifetime. The
Battery Mode
system performance may be degraded in this
mode.
This mode is appropriate for the regular
General Mode environment and it optimizes the performance
of the system and battery.
Maximum This mode is appropriate for the environment
Performance that requires maximum system performance.
Mode The battery life may get shorter in this mode.
This mode allows you to configure the detailed
User Settings
settings. You can set LCD brightness, power
Mode
status, and color quality.
• What is the Power-saving Effect?
This product displays the battery life in each power mode.
The higher the power saving effect increases, the longer
the graph bar is displayed.
When Using Games or Multimedia
•
The system may not operate properly in maximum battery
mode. It is recommended to connect the AC adapter to the
system or to use the system in general mode.
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